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208 Lancia Beta 1800 Coupe (1974)

Lancia Beta Coupe (1973-84) Engine 1756cc S4 Transverse DOC Production 111801

Registration Number KBL 48 N

LANCIA SET

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The Coupe was the second variant of the Beta family to appear, debuting in 1973 as a two door Coupe, with a 93 inch wheelbase. The bodywork was developed inhouse by a Lancia team led by Aldo Castagno, with Pietro Castagnero acting as styling consultant. Castagnero had also styled the Beta's predecessor, the Lancia Fulvia. Due to the fuel crisis the Coupes launch was postponed until 1974, at launch 1.6 and 1.8 ltr. engines.were available, replaced in late 1975 by new .6 and 2.0ltr engines, followed by a 1.3 in early 1976. In 1978 automatic transmission and power steering became available. In 1981 the car received a minor facelift and at the same time the a 2.0ltr engine with fuel Bosch electronic fuel injection. In 1983 a range topping 2.0 VX (Volumex) supercharged was launched with an output of 135 bhp.

 

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Shot at the Classic Car Show, NEC, Birmingham 16:11:2013 REF 101-208

 

 

 

 

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